{"id":1943870,"date":"2023-06-04T13:50:02","date_gmt":"2023-06-04T17:50:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/so-far-only-one-mlb-team-isnt-hosting-a-pride-night-game-and-it-doesnt-look-like-they-can-be-bullied-into-it-either\/"},"modified":"2023-06-04T13:54:33","modified_gmt":"2023-06-04T17:54:33","slug":"so-far-only-one-mlb-team-isnt-hosting-a-pride-night-game-and-it-doesnt-look-like-they-can-be-bullied-into-it-either","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/so-far-only-one-mlb-team-isnt-hosting-a-pride-night-game-and-it-doesnt-look-like-they-can-be-bullied-into-it-either\/","title":{"rendered":"So Far Only One MLB Team Isn&#8217;t Hosting a &#8216;Pride Night&#8217; Game &#8211; And It Doesn&#8217;t Look Like They Can Be Bullied Into It Either"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">50<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fso-far-only-one-mlb-team-isnt-hosting-a-pride-night-game-and-it-doesnt-look-like-they-can-be-bullied-into-it-either%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1943870&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Texas Rangers Refuse to Host &#8220;Pride Night&#8221; Event Despite Pressure from LGBT Activists<\/h2>\n<p>There&#8217;s a legendary group in Texas that stood their ground in the face of insurmountable odds. No, we&#8217;re not talking about the Texians at the Alamo, but the MLB&#8217;s Texas Rangers. While the men who perished at the Alamo were battling bayonets wielded by the Mexican Army, the Rangers are battling mounting pressure from LGBT activists.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s June, which means every corporate entity, including Major League Baseball, is partaking in some token celebration of LGBT &#8220;pride&#8221; until the calendar turns to July. Here is MLB&#8217;s main Twitter account celebrating &#8220;pride&#8221; while stopping just short of actually mentioning what the individual letters in LGBT stand for:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Celebrating community, pride, and love of baseball! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Pride?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Pride<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/KevUC8fpdu\">pic.twitter.com\/KevUC8fpdu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 MLB (@MLB) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MLB\/status\/1664271716770803717?\">June 1, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Naturally, with the league itself celebrating &#8220;pride,&#8221; 29 of the 30 MLB teams have all scheduled some form of &#8220;Pride Night&#8221; game, where teams go out of their way to celebrate LGBT with any number of gimmicks \u2014 whether it&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lgbt-activism-in-sports-is-increasingly-forcing-christians-off-the-field-2\/\" title=\"LGBT Activism In Sports Is Increasingly Forcing Christians Off The Field\">rainbow-themed jerseys<\/a> or drag queens at the ceremonial opening pitch, as the Boston Red Sox did last year:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Tiffani Faison throws out the first pitch in celebration of Pride Night at Fenway Park. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tiffanifaison?\">@tiffanifaison<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RedSox?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RedSox<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Hyrlu7tT05\">pic.twitter.com\/Hyrlu7tT05<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NESN (@NESN) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NESN\/status\/1537215887014768641?\">June 15, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The one MLB team that has held steady in refusing to host a specific &#8220;Pride Night&#8221; celebration are those aforementioned Rangers \u2014 and public pressure is mounting for them to cave. All manner of outlets, from Sports Illustrated to The Dallas Morning News, have called out the Rangers for refusing to hold a specifically denoted &#8220;Pride Night.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Backlash from pro-LGBT baseball fans on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/woke-critics-slam-lena-dunhams-new-plus-size-fashion-line-for-not-being-inclusive-enough\/\" title=\"Woke Critics Slam Lena Dunham\u2019s New Plus-Size Fashion Line For Not Being Inclusive Enough\">social media echoed<\/a> those sentiments:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Absolutely shameful @Rangers. Shameful. https:\/\/t.co\/eR8EojPODo<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Cornell Woolridge  (@RenaissanceXM) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RenaissanceXM\/status\/1664841015193133057?\">June 3, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"none\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RangerBlake?\">@RangerBlake<\/a> @Rangers if you truly believe in inclusivity, a Pride Night would be a huge step in the right direction. Especially for LGBTQ+ season ticket holders such as myself.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Zach Zant (@zacharyzant) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/zacharyzant\/status\/1664747533258596352?\">June 2, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Despite that, the Rangers have held steady in not hosting a &#8220;Pride Night&#8221; event in June.<\/p>\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-container\" class=\"one-half\">\n<div class=\"firefly-poll-question\">Will the Rangers add a &#8220;Pride Night&#8221; event?<\/div>\n<div id=\"pollFormBox\" style=\"display: none\">\n\t\t<label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"poll\" value=\"yes\">Yes<\/label><br \/>\n\t\t<label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"poll\" value=\"no\">No<\/label><br \/>\n\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-poll-disclaimer\">\n\t\t\tCompleting this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/about\/privacy-policy\/\">Privacy Policy<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/about\/terms-service\/\">Terms of Use<\/a>.\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-results\" style=\"display: none\">\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-results-yes\" style=\"width: 0%\">\n\t\t\tYes: 0% (0 Votes)\n\t\t<\/div>\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-results-no\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n\t\t\tNo: 100% (5 Votes)\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Join the Conversation: Should the Texas Rangers Host a Pride Night?<\/h2>\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-container\">\n<form id=\"firefly-poll\" onsubmit=\"ff_poll_submit(event)\">\n<h3 class=\"firefly-poll-question\">Do you think the Texas Rangers should host a Pride Night?<\/h3>\n<p>\t\t<label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"answer\" value=\"yes\" required>Yes<\/label><br \/>\n\t\t<label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"answer\" value=\"no\" required>No<\/label><br \/>\n\t\t<input type=\"email\" name=\"email\" placeholder=\"Enter your email address\"><br \/>\n\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\"><br \/>\n\t<\/form>\n<div id=\"pollFormBox\">\n<p class=\"firefly-poll-disclaimer\">By submitting your email, you agree to receive email communication from The Western Journal, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/so-far-only-one-mlb-team-isnt-hosting-a-pride-night-game-and-it-doesnt-look-like-they-can-be-bullied-into-it-either\/\" title=\"Only one MLB team hasn't hosted a 'Pride Night' game yet, and they seem resistant to pressure.\">including special promotional offers<\/a>. You can unsubscribe at any time.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-results\" style=\"display:none;\">\n<h3>Results:<\/h3>\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-results-yes\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-results-no\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t<script>\n\t\tfunction ffp_getCookie( cname ) {\n\t\t\tvar name = cname + \"=\";\n\t\t\tvar decodedCookie = decodeURIComponent( document.cookie );\n\t\t\tvar ca = decodedCookie.split( ';' );\n\t\t\tfor( var i = 0; i < ca.length; i++ ) {\n\t\t\t\tvar c = ca[i];\n\t\t\t\twhile ( c.charAt(0) == ' ' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\tc = c.substring( 1 );\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tif ( c.indexOf( name ) == 0 ) {\n\t\t\t\t\treturn c.substring( name.length, c.length );\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\treturn \"\";\n\t\t}\n\n\t\tfunction ffp_setCookie( cname, cvalue, exdays ) {\n\t\t\tvar d = new Date();\n\t\t\td.setTime( d.getTime() + (exdays * 24 * 60 * 60 * 1000));\n\t\t\tvar expires = \"expires=\"+ d.toUTCString();\n\t\t\tdocument.cookie = cname + \"=\" + cvalue + \";\" + expires + \";path=\/\";\n\t\t}\n\n\t\twindow.ff_poll_voted = false;\n\n\t\tvar voted_cookie_name = 'firefly_voted_3373163';\n\n\t\tfunction ff_poll_submit( event ) {\n\t\t\tevent.preventDefault();\n\n\t\t\tvar fireflyPoll = jQuery( '#firefly-poll' );\n\t\t\tvar fireflyPollContainer = jQuery('#firefly-poll-container');\n\t\t\tvar pollFormBox = jQuery('#pollFormBox');\n\n\t\t\tif( window.ff_poll_voted || ffp_getCookie( voted_cookie_name ) ){ return; }\n\t\t\twindow.ff_poll_voted = true;\n\n\t\t\tfireflyPollContainer.addClass('loading');\n\n            \/\/Need to assign URL here as it was defined only in firefly.\n            var firefly_ajax_url = 'https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/funny-video-shows-handler-guiding-biden-step-by-step-like-a-baby-at-recent-stop\/\" title=\"Funny Video Shows Handler Guiding Biden Step-by-Step Like a Baby at Recent Stop\">\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax<\/a>.php';<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\tvar posting = jQuery.post( firefly_ajax_url, jQuery( event.target ).serialize() );<\/p>\n<p>            \/\/Check the Datalayer\n            if(window.dataLayer){\n                window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || [];\n                window.dataLayer.push( {\n                    'event': 'in-article poll vote',\n                    'pollAnswer': jQuery( 'input:radio[name=answer]:checked' ).val(),\n                    'pollName': jQuery( '.firefly-poll-question').text(),\n                    'pollSubmitMethod': 'email',\n                } );\n            }<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\tffp_setCookie( voted_cookie_name, 1, 7 );<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\tposting.done( function( response ) {\n\t\t\t\tif( response.success ){\n\t\t\t\t\tyes_el = document.getElementById( 'firefly-poll-results-yes' );\n\t\t\t\t\tno_el = document.getElementById( 'firefly-poll-results-no' );<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tyes_el.style.width = response.data.percents.yes + '%';\n\t\t\t\t\tyes_el.innerHTML = 'Yes: ' + response.data.percents.yes + '% (' + response.data.votes.yes + ' Votes)';<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tno_el.style.width = response.data.percents.no + '%';\n\t\t\t\t\tno_el.innerHTML = 'No: ' + response.data.percents.no + '% (' + response.data.votes.no + ' Votes)';<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tfireflyPoll.remove();<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tpollFormBox.hide();\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById( 'firefly-poll-results' ).style.display = 'block';\n\t\t\t\t}<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tfireflyPollContainer.removeClass('loading');\n\t\t\t});\n\t\t};<\/p>\n<p>\t\tif ( ffp_getCookie( voted_cookie_name ) ) {\n\t\t\tdocument.getElementById( 'pollFormBox' ).style.display = 'none';\n\t\t\tdocument.getElementById( 'firefly-poll-results' ).style.display = 'block';\n\t\t} else {\n\t\t\tif( ffp_getCookie( 'ff_source' ) == 'email' ) {\n\t\t\t\tvar emailField = document.querySelector( '#firefly-poll input[name=\"email\"]' );\n\t\t\t\temailField.required = false;\n\t\t\t\temailField.style.display = 'none';\n\t\t\t}<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\tdocument.getElementById( 'pollFormBox' ).style.display = 'block';\n\t\t\tdocument.getElementById( 'firefly-poll-results' ).style.display = 'none';\n\t\t}\n\t<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Per Sports Illustrated, this tradition began back in 2001 with the Chicago Cubs. Interestingly, the last two teams who didn\u2019t embraced LGBT \u201cPride Night\u201d were both from Texas. However, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/mlb-puts-foot-houston-astros-player-used-illegal-equipment-game-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Houston Astros<\/a> eventually acquiesced and hosted their first \u201cPride Night\u201d event in 2021.<\/p>\n<p>While the Rangers may not host a specific event for \u201cpride,\u201d the organization was a \u201cPlatinum Corporate Sponsor\u201d for the NAGAAA Gay Softball World Series that was held in Dallas in 2022, per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wfaa.com\/article\/sports\/mlb\/rangers\/texas-rangers-pride-night\/287-e17b776d-69ce-4e1d-8d8a-153bc2727950\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WFAA<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>When the outlet reached out to the baseball club, the team responded with a statement that made it clear they have no intention of breaking their tradition anytime soon.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Should the Texas Rangers Host a Pride Night?<\/h3>\n<p>The Texas Rangers have yet to host a &#8220;Pride Night&#8221; event, unlike many other Major League Baseball teams. While the organization was a &#8220;Platinum Corporate Sponsor&#8221; for the NAGAAA Gay Softball World Series in 2022, some fans are calling for the team to take a more visible stance in support of the LGBTQ+ community. What do you think? Cast your vote and join the conversation.<\/p>\n<h2>Join the Rangers Baseball Community: Where Everyone is Welcome<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cOur commitment is to make everyone feel welcome and included in Rangers baseball. That means in our ballpark, at every game, and in all we do \u2014 for both our fans and our employees. We deliver on that promise across our many programs to have a positive impact across our entire community,\u201d a team representative told WFAA via statement.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Are you looking for a baseball community that values inclusivity and diversity? Look no further than the Texas Rangers! Our commitment to making everyone feel welcome extends beyond the ballpark and into all aspects of our organization. From our fans to our employees, we strive to create a positive impact in our community.<\/p>\n<h3>Experience the Thrill of a Stellar Season<\/h3>\n<p>But don&#8217;t just take our word for it &#8211; come see for yourself! The Rangers are currently having a stellar season, with the second best record in the league and sitting atop their division. Our focus is on the baseball diamond, but we also recognize the importance of creating a welcoming environment for all.<\/p>\n<h3>Join Our Inclusive Community<\/h3>\n<p>So why not join the Rangers baseball community? Whether you&#8217;re a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/review-loki-finally-gives-marvel-fans-the-series-theyve-been-waiting-for\/\" title=\"REVIEW: Loki Finally Gives Marvel Fans the Series They\u2019ve Been Waiting For\">die-hard fan<\/a> or just looking for a fun night out, we welcome you with open arms. And with our commitment to inclusivity and diversity, you can feel confident that you&#8217;re part of a community that values and celebrates everyone.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience the thrill of a Rangers game<\/li>\n<li>Join a community that values inclusivity and diversity<\/li>\n<li>Be part of a positive impact in our community<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Don&#8217;t miss out on the excitement &#8211; join us for a game and become part of the Rangers family today!<\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/far-one-mlb-team-isnt-hosting-pride-night-game-doesnt-look-like-can-bullied-either\/\">So Far Only One MLB Team Isn&#8217;t Hosting a &#8216;Pride Night&#8217; Game &#8211; And It Doesn&#8217;t Look Like They Can Be Bullied Into It Either<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There was once a legendary group in Texas that, despite being hopelessly outnumbered and facing prospects of abject failure, stood their ground in the face of insurmountable odds. 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